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Old 04-14-15, 06:23 PM
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Default Rear shocks are going bad soon

I notice my driver rear is about an inch lower then my passenger rear.
I was told by my mechanic that the rear shocks are going bad soon.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what else are out there for OEM replacements besides KYB?
I want to keep my car stock and not trying to lower the car. Also not trying to spend way too much.
I am trying to restore the normal function how the car was originally.

I have the 07 gs350 AWD.

Any advice or suggestions would help. Thanks in advance
Old 04-14-15, 07:25 PM
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That' the way it is.
Mine 3/4 inch lower since 32K miles.
Car has 107K miles now.
Old 04-14-15, 08:09 PM
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Ummm....that shouldn't be the way it is...you have something wrong if one corner of your car is lower than the other one...
Old 04-16-15, 06:04 PM
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i don't believe shocks contribute to ride height - they are responsible for dampening. I would look into your springs.
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I just noticed this morning the drivers side of my car is about a half inch lower than the passenger. After doing a search, everyone contributes it to the "Lexus Lean". Seems pretty common.
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KYB's are the stock exact shocks! Even the old OEM say KYB on them. Ive replaced my rears and put them side by side no difference.
Old 05-11-15, 10:26 PM
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see my prev post, about shocks
but 2006-2008 had an old shock part number
2009-2011 3GS had an upgrade kyb part
the part number has a 1 on the end.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-avs-450h.html
my rear right failed first, then front left after that, then i replaced all 4
I think the right rear shock takes the load from the chassis torque twist.
The flywheel spins clockwise as you sit in the car im guessing?
Replacing shocks made a huge difference to my car
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